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love-in

love-in
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [luhv in]
    • /lʌv ɪn/
    • /lʌv ɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luhv in]
    • /lʌv ɪn/

Definitions of love-in word

  • noun love-in a usually organized public gathering of people, held as a demonstration of mutual love or in protest against inhumane policies. 1
  • noun love-in a gathering at which people express feelings of love, friendship, or physical attraction towards each other 0
  • noun love-in an outdoor gathering or demonstration that is a public display or expression of love, unity, etc., as of hippies in the 1960s 0
  • noun love-in a display of consensus or unanimity, often staged or forced, or a gathering of persons putting on such a display 0
  • noun love-in a social gathering to promote love and feelings of well-being. 0

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Origin of love-in

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70, Americanism; see love, -in3

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Love-in

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

love-in popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for love-in

noun love-in

  • strike — to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit.
  • protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
  • parade — a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
  • sit-in — any organized protest in which a group of people peacefully occupy and refuse to leave a premises: Sixty students staged a sit-in outside the dean's office.
  • march — to touch at the border; border.

Antonyms for love-in

noun love-in

  • concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.
  • hiding — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

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